MSc Nursing (Top-up) at Buckinghamshire New University

Programme overview

Our MSc Nursing (Top-up) course allows you to investigate a topic important to you and your work place. We will give you the support you need to complete your dissertation while you work in the field. You will cover the whole research process, from ethics approval to writing your final report, with the guidance of an allocated supervisor.

Faculty: Nursing and Midwifery | Duration: One Year | Study mode: part-time | Intake: February and September 2027 | Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

During the course you will receive support from our skilled academics as you complete your dissertation project, whilst continuing to work in the field. You will identify a suitable research topic, evaluate the literature, analyse your findings and reach conclusions. Core modules include Dissertation.

Career pathways

We'll increase your knowledge and develop the way you think. You'll leave the course confident that you are prepared for the next step in your career.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students must have completed a PGDip in Nursing (pre-qualifying) with NMC registration. Students should have 120 credits at Level 6 and 7, where 90 credits are from Level 7. Additionally you must be employed within clinical practice. If you did not study for your PGDip at Buckinghamshire New University, you will need to show evidence of successful completion of a Level 7 research module. Please note: Applicants will need to hold a PGDip in Nursing (pre-qualifying) with NMC registration from BNU or other UK universities to apply for this programme, therefore this course is not open to international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,938 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: February and September 2027

Duration: One Year

Apply through the official page: https://www.bucks.ac.uk/study/apply-direct

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